How to travel from Newcastle to Perth, Australia
The distance between Newcastle and Perth is around 3,465km (2,153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Newcastle to Perth by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Perth → Newcastle if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Perth (PER).
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time6h 45m
- Typical costA$425($285)
Virgin Australia
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Dubbo then Broken Hill Town Coach Stop and then to Adelaide Central Bus Station Franklin St then take the train to Perth.
- Duration2 days 16h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costA$870($585)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle and Perth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Newcastle to Perth by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around A$365 ($245) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately A$425 ($285).
The distance between Newcastle and Perth is around 3,465km (2,153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,356km (2,085 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Newcastle and Perth by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 17h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newcastle to Perth is to fly which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx A$425 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle and Perth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around A$365 ($245) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Newcastle and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 7h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Newcastle and Perth. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NTL) to Perth (PER). instead which will take 7h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Newcastle and Perth. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and arrive at Perth (PER) - via Brisbane (BNE). The flight takes around 6h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Newcastle to Perth. There is however a flight that goes via Brisbane (BNE). This services will take at least 7h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Newcastle to Perth typically takes around 6h 45m. Flights depart from Newcastle (NTL) and and arrive into Perth (PER).
The closest major airport to Perth is Perth Airport (PER) (PER) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Perth. Busselton Airport (BQB) (BQB) and Geraldton Airport (GET) (GET) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Newcastle and Perth. The distance is around 3,931km (2,443 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 17h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle to Perth is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around A$425 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle and Perth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 7h 45m | A$425($285) | hourly | 4,253km (2,643 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 8h 25m | A$365($245) | hourly | 3,465km (2,153 miles) |
| Train to Tamworth Station, Fly | 10h 30m | A$750($505) | twice daily | 3,912km (2,431 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Train | 9h 50m | A$515($350) | once daily | 3,793km (2,357 miles) |
Bus and Train | 2 days 16h | A$870($585) | once a week | 4,337km (2,695 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 17h | A$520($350) | on demand | 3,931km (2,443 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Newcastle and Perth
Airlines
Virgin Australia
FlyPelican
Qantas
Train operators
Transport NSW
NSW TrainLink
Great Southern Rail - Indian Pacific
Bus companies
TransWA
Sid Foggs Coaches
Airports near Perth
The following major airports near Perth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Australia and internationally.
Perth Airport (PER)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Perth
Busselton Airport (BQB)
- Distance
- 198km (123 miles) from Perth
Geraldton Airport (GET)
- Distance
- 368km (229 miles) from Perth